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Acumatica vs NetSuite ERP vs SAP S/4HANA Cloud comparison

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud ERP category, the mindshare of Acumatica is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetSuite ERP is 21.3%, up from 16.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is 8.8%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetSuite ERP21.3%
SAP S/4HANA Cloud8.8%
Acumatica3.2%
Other66.69999999999999%
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Featured Reviews

MZ
Marketing And Technical Specialist at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized ERP has streamlined multi-warehouse inventory and e-commerce operations
To improve Acumatica, loading in between screens can be a slow start. Sometimes, if I'm loading into a screen and I don't have a filter set, it loads everything, and that can slow it down. I think it would be nice if they had some sort of way to save a template for the base setup. They may already have this, and I may not have it, or our IT department may not have it set up. However, sometimes when I go into sales orders, for instance, it would be nice for it to just narrow down to maybe the past seven days instead of all 600,000 records that I have on file in one shot. I don’t have more to add about the needed improvements; I like it other than that.
Hubert Wentzel - PeerSpot reviewer
Principle Consultant at iOCO
Accounting processes have become transparent and time tracking supports our consulting projects
The built-in analytics tools of NetSuite ERP are not good enough for my needs. I did not create the accounting reports; my accounting team developed all of those. I know that all the data we need to analyze in CRM and from projects must be exported, and we run reports on those. The built-in analytics tools in NetSuite ERP do not help me identify opportunities or risks at all. I export all the data and use Power BI to analyze it. I do not utilize the customizable dashboards and just use a normal home page. The inventory management feature does not help us because we do not have any inventory or stock. The advanced financial management features are basic, as general ledger functionality is fundamental to accounting. I would not call it advanced. The principles are as old as accounting itself. NetSuite ERP is a cloud-based accounting platform with nothing exceptional to note. Their pricing is a package deal, so the deeper the investment, the more features are available and the more difficult it becomes to leave. I would like to see additional features in the next release to make it more competitive. I only use a fraction of the functionality because we do not have logistics, merchandising, warehousing, or inventory. We are a consultancy that sells software, implements software products, and provides advisory services, so our accounting needs are actually quite basic. I would rate this product an eight overall.
PK
Partner at Deloitte
Financial processes have become automated and integrated reporting delivers faster insights
A lot of my clients are complaining about the SAP license policy. I think that is quite intransparent and obviously quite expensive. I think that is a usual complaint. And also the flexibility to shift between different products and getting some kind of credits. People perceive that as intransparent and also not really flexible. This is what I would say. And obviously, as the product is quite complex, it's not intuitive. But this is basically the business processes. I would say the business processes themselves are complex, so I think this is not a problem of the system, it's rather a problem of the business processes that are trying to be reflected in the system. It's not a disadvantage but just a perception clients often quote. Everybody can improve. I think it depends on what kind of support package you have agreed with SAP. It depends, do you have premium service, do you have the basic support? Obviously, the basic support is lacking, but the SAP premium engagement, if you have chosen that one, then that's adequate. It's not, I would say it's not a great experience, but it's a good support. If you pay for it, you get what you need.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The way everything integrated well with everything else was most valuable. We had one solution for everything, from the first phone call down to follow-up visits for wholesale callers and for just regular purchases."
"Acumatica has positively impacted my organization by making it nice to have all of the warehouses that we have, four different warehouses, in one page instead of having them spread across different areas."
"This solution supports multiple branches."
"The project management aspect and the timesheets are valuable, especially for ensuring that our milestone billings are automated properly. From a manufacturing perspective, it is more to do with the entire management of the inventory, the overall finance, consolidation of books of accounts, and managing the profit and loss in a more effective manner."
"The product is very flexible and can adjust to the customer's needs."
"It is a very solid product for finance and procure-to-pay processes."
"NetSuite's architecture is so phenomenal that you can almost not even imagine."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The solution is pretty easy to use and navigate, and it's more of a lightweight software."
"NetSuite ERP is a user-friendly cloud-based solution that posts into the GL in real time. You can see your profitability at the order level."
"We were able to implement NetSuite and the apps and the integrations for under $500,000 for the entire new system, achieving a net savings of $500,000 a year with more modern technology that worked better for them and without needing a team of three tier-one experts on staff to manage the system."
"It is stable and scalable, and in the S4HANA plain version, they have new dashboards and things like that."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the seamless integration of different modules into one solution."
"Performs well and can be used with a wide range of devices."
"The solution is stable."
"Real-time integration is a prime feature of SAP S_4HANA Cloud, as data is available in real time, whereas in other cases, data used to come with a batch process, and any transaction happening at any end gets posted at the same time itself so we do not wait a whole day to run a batch and update this data in SAP S_4HANA Cloud."
"The transition aims to streamline operations, enhance user experiences with SAP Fiori, and enable real-time analytics for better decision-making."
"This is a user-friendly, comprehensive solution to manage finance."
"The SAP S/4HANA Cloud has greatly improved our business processes. With SAP hosting the backend, database (HANA), and the application, we get all new features and security patches seamlessly according to SAP's schedule. Everything, including certifications and integrations, stays up to date for the customer. We achieve almost zero downtime, which is very important. The cloud setup provides redundancy, so if something happens at one site, it's seamless to switch."
 

Cons

"It is very expensive for a small business."
"We should be able to personalize it for the company. There should be more customization of the pages so that they seem more like a company rather than as an outside company. We should be able to change company images and things like that and do this kind of personalization."
"The solution doesn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project."
"For support, we go through a distributor, and the support we receive from them is much better than what we would from Acumatica directly. When we went to Acumatica support directly, we were not happy with it."
"To improve Acumatica, loading in between screens can be a slow start."
"There are still some bugs in some of the modules. Sometimes the system shows unexpected behavior."
"NetSuite is good for data management, but it's missing payroll features."
"There is a lot of room for improvement. Multiple manufacturing features need to be updated on NetSuite."
"The manufacturing aspect needs to improve."
"If you do go through an implementor, you need to be careful that they are actual implementors and not just resellers."
"The manufacturing and planning side could be improved. That part isn't up to date. NetSuite could be easier to integrate in general."
"What needs to be improved is the development in the other areas and other businesses that can use NetSuite, but it's rapidly coming about."
"The main implementation challenge is finding experienced consultants to translate customer needs into NetSuite ERP's standard functionality. The second challenge is getting enough time from customers for proper implementation."
"I don't recommend it for very small enterprises."
"There is room for improvement in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, particularly in enhancing the application's response time."
"SAP promotes the cloud, but customers are worried about the security of their data. SAP suggests they have SAP S4HANA with RISE, which is a private cloud environment, but it is difficult to sell many of the customers on the cloud concept because of the privacy issues."
"The only thing I would improve is the overall user experience, particularly the mobile app. S/4HANA is a powerful, scalable platform, but the user experience isn't positive. It's a bit complex. The look and feel aren't attractive, and the mobile experience isn't great."
"There is significant room for improvement in SAP's support, as getting answers from them can be challenging."
"The user interface of SAP S/4HANA Cloud needs to be improved because it is not as good as other applications."
"The initial setup can be complex, depending on the environment."
"Integrating SAP with other products like payroll solutions should be smoother."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very expensive for a small business. If you're a small business, it is not a very good solution in that aspect, but if you are big and have more manufacturing, it is well worth it. It comes with the ability to integrate with one website. We had to modify ours. We customized it so that we could do hundreds of websites. In Texas, I believe that we were the only one ever to be integrated with hundreds of websites. So, the development of our API probably cost us a hundred grand, and then there would be maintenance. That's all outside of the standard licensing fee."
"It's very competitively priced due to it being a subscription model. So, clients are quite happy with the pricing. I would rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."
"I would advise that you first meet with and scope out your project with a NetSuite VAR (Value Added Reseller)."
"It is expensive."
"Regarding costs, it's not just about licensing. Customization recurring costs can become expensive over five to eight years, especially with new releases. However, NetSuite ERP integrates well with third-party applications, so it can still be used for finance while another ERP is used for localized production."
"It is completely on a subscription basis. We pay yearly and, and you do not have to do anything on a monthly basis. Prices depend on the organization's scale and all those things, but they are doing a good job with the pricing."
"Pricing for NetSuite ERP is okay, but it could be better. The licensing model for NetSuite ERP is based on the number of modules and users. The standard license covers up to twenty-five users. If you have more than twenty-five users, you'll have to buy the premium license, which would double the price. For one module with five user licenses, the cost is between $40,000 to $50,000."
"The price of the solution is quite high."
"NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"The solution's costs have significantly increased, and we have not seen any anticipated cost savings."
"I feel the solution is expensive when it comes to what can be obtained with open source software."
"The solution is affordable."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The pricing of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is on the higher side."
"The price of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is expensive. However, the benefits are good. We did not purchase any upgrades."
"Its pricing is way over any of the other ERPs. I'd rate it one out of ten in terms of pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

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Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise5
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Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise30
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?
The initial cost for NetSuite ERP depends on the business size. My IT managers say that some of their features are qu...
What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?
Regarding room for improvement, I would single out the user interface. The company needs to spend fifty percent of re...
What is your primary use case for NetSuite ERP?
The primary use cases are general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, project management, project accounti...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is very expensive, both to purchase and maintain. It's important to evaluate the costs of recru...
What needs improvement with SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
I do not have the details with me at this moment as it is very difficult to share. However, there are a lot of SAP fo...
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We are using SAP S_4HANA Cloud for a company that specializes in retail and fashion products. Because the company I a...
 

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Sample Customers

Additive-X, Carlson-LaVine Inc, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing, Dukathole Group, Eagle Fence Distributing, Clive Coffee
2Pure, Accuvant, Actian, Adtegrity, Advantage Sign Supply, All-Safe Pool Safety Products, Alton Lane, AMC Liquidators
La Trobe University, Carrefour Comércio e Indústria Ltda, Delaware Consulting and Corning Inc.
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